With resources strategically located near the world’s major papermaking regions, Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures is uniquely positioned to serve the global pulp and paper industry.  During the course of almost 100 years, we have developed a state-of-the-art specialty chemical product portfolio and have earned a reputation for delivering innovative chemistries that address customer needs.

Our comprehensive array of functional, process, and water treatment chemicals are used in a variety of pulp and paper applications to improve productivity and/or the quality of the customer's finished product.  In addition to providing the most complete range of chemical programs in the industry, Hercules also offers unmatched applications expertise with in-mill capabilities that run from the pulp mill, through the paper machine, to the finished paper on the winder.

Vision

Hercules will provide innovative chemistries that deliver unique value to our customers.  We will constantly strive to leverage our products and customer knowledge to grow profitably in new markets.  Through effective use of our direct sales force and global supply chain we will continuously improve services while maintaining a cost-efficient operation.

Primary Markets

Key customers include producers of tissue, towel, packaging, beverage containers, newsprint, magazine and book papers, printing and writing papers, labels, envelopes, specialty papers, and virgin and deinked market pulps.

Technologies

Leveraging our 100 years of experience in mills all over the world, Hercules has developed an extensive array of chemistries and technologies that address nearly every aspect of papermaking.  Our products add value to your mill infrastructure, helping you improve manufacturing processes, enhance productivity, and improve product quality while meeting environmental objectives and regulatory requirements:

Functional Additives
Strength Technology
Sizing and Printability Technology
Tissue Technology

Process Chemicals
Microbiological Control Technology
Contaminant Control Technology
Foam Control Technology
Retention, Drainage, and Clarification Technology
Pulp Mill Technology

Water Treatment Chemicals
Influent Technology
Boiler Technology
Cooling Water Technology
Effluent Technology

On site Professionals

Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures have the largest and most knowledgeable front-line field force in the industry.  These 700+ sales representatives work side by side with mill personnel to diagnose problems and customize solutions that ensure success.  Through these individuals, a customer has access to the entire spectrum of products, programs, and services available from Hercules.

Our field sales force is supported by more than 100 applications engineers.  Knowledgeable in chemistry, engineering, microbiology, paper science, and aquatic biology, these experts can help troubleshoot even the most challenging water, pulp, and papermaking problems. Equally important, these individuals play a key role in the rapid commercialization of new technologies developed by our research scientists.

Mill Experience

Annually, Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures services more than 1,500 customer mill sites in more than 60 countries.  Notably, 70% of the world paper tonnage uses Hercules' products and programs.

Corporate Headquarters

Hercules' corporate headquarters is located in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

Research Center

Hercules conducts leading-edge research studies from a state-of-the-art facility located in Wilmington, Delaware.

Customer Applications Laboratories 

Supporting both our field sales and applications experts are the vast resources of our regional Customer Applications Laboratories located in Wilmington, Delaware; Helsingborg, Sweden; and Shanghai, China.

These facilities house extensive analytical capabilities, a variety of handsheet production options, comprehensive paper-testing resources, and innovative process testing instrumentation.  Our pilot paper machine (housed in Wilmington, Delaware) is used to conduct product interaction studies and prove commercial viability without the risk of disruption to mill production.  These resources enable our customer support scientists to analyze and identify customer problems rapidly, compare the impact of system additives on paper and board properties, and select the best chemistry or program to address process needs.

Production Facilities

Hercules has 24 production facilities strategically located near major pulp and paper producing areas of the world.